Northwest
Bump stock ban becomes law; semiautomatics bill up next
It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.
Northwest
Lawmakers are now at odds over a Sound Transit car-tab fix
The Senate and House disagree over whether lost revenue from a lower fee should be offset right away.
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Public records votes brought important issues to light
The unprecedented media response to the state Legislature’s effort to exempt itself from portions of Washington’s sunshine law…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Balancing politics of ‘no’ with politics of ‘yes’
Many of us first heard of Winona LaDuke when she ran as Ralph Nader’s vice-presidential candidate in 1996…
Arts
Remembrance to be held for beloved island poet and artist
In celebration and honor of beloved islander and former Vashon Poet Laureate Ina Whitlock, an evening of remembrance…
News
Breaking the stereotype: immigrants tell their stories
Editors’ Note: This story is the second of two stories about immigration that first appeared in Vashon High…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Too much money goes to supporting schools
The schooling industry is a self-serving institution. Its unions (mostly the teachers’ union) have far-reaching control over elected…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Artist supports Israeli military, contributing to conflict
An artist supports Israeli military, contributing to conflictOn Feb. 20, I stood vigil outside the Vashon Center for…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Current law serves to sustain integrity and enhance trust
I am grateful for Governor Inslee’s courage and integrity in vetoing in its entirety SB 6617, our lawmakers’…
Arts
Seattle Symphony all-stars perform at VCA
Vashon Chamber Music’s Seattle Symphony All Stars series will continue with a special “ladies night” concert from 7:30…
News
Carbon monoxide sickens family, fire chief urges caution with generators
Last week, Vashon Island Fire & Rescue responded to a call where four members of a family suffered…